Definition of crayfish
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:any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans (especially families Astacidea, Cambaridae, and Parastacidae) resembling the lobster but usually much smaller
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Popular features in local aquariums, the crustaceans - also known as crayfish, freshwater lobsters, crawdaddies, mountain lobsters, yabbies and mudbugs - are not native to Germany.
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Food events Crayfish Party FRI Traditional Scandinavian season event with local crayfish, shrimp and side dishes, Aquavit shots and cocktails, local beer, 7 p.m. Friday, Seattle Maritime Academy, 4455 Shilshole Ave.
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Pike, whitefish, lake trout, char, crayfish and a range of other specialties are also commonly served.
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Tube and grub jigs are go-to lures for Snake River smallmouths, and any kind of soft plastic or crankbait that resembles a crayfish usually attracts some attention.
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European mink were widespread a century ago, living along rivers and streams and preying on voles, amphibians, crayfish, and fish.
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The students will also learn about the campus vegetable garden, dip for crayfish in streams, and visit Leakin, Druid Hill and Patterson parks.
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The students will also learn about the campus vegetable garden, dip for crayfish in streams, and visit Leakin, Druid Hill and Patterson parks.
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The students will also learn about the campus vegetable garden, dip for crayfish in streams, and visit Leakin, Druid Hill and Patterson parks.
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Origin and Etymology of crayfish
by folk etymology from Middle English crevis, from Anglo-French creveis, escreveice, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krebiz crab — more at crab
CRAYFISH Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of crayfish for English Language Learners
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: an animal that looks like a small lobster and lives in rivers and streams
CRAYFISH Defined for Kids
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Definition of crayfish for Students
plural crayfish
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:a freshwater shellfish that looks like the related lobster but is much smaller
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